2017 Ford Escape driver assistance problems

Filed Jul 3, 2025 · Driver assistance · 160,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon attempting to reverse, the back over prevention camera screen display failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the message "Rear-view Camera Not Available" was displayed; however, there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Feb 12, 2024 · Driver assistance, Engine · MI

Engine check engine came on and found coolant low, refilled, and 2 weeks later coolant low again. I suspected coolant leaking into the engine since no coolant on the ground. Dealership confirmed this and said new engine block is required. It is a 2017 Escape with only 33,000 miles now. It is ridiculous that Ford knowingly went into production with this bad engine design which they redesigned later. I found out that there was a TSB to replace the engine block. Ford knows the engine is an issue and only fixed some of the vehicles as the issue happens. However, my SUV has no warranty and I was told engine replacement is not covered. This poses a risk to my daughter with the possibility of engine fire if coolant burns out, not to mention hesitation at lights while turning that can cause an accident. SUV is available for your inspection. I feel Ford issued a TSB to prevent a recall so they do not have to address problem with all the vehicle. the federal safety agency should force this recall or force Ford to expand TSB to all affected vehicles with no limit. Communication with Ford Dealership and Ford Customer Relations is available.

Filed Dec 1, 2023 · Driver assistance, Steering · OH

while driving the steering sweerves to the right doesn't do it all the time

Filed Mar 16, 2023 · Driver assistance, Engine · IL

Was drive the car to a shop after getting a transmission fault service now code the car would not move and broke down in the middle of the road on a busy road shit car off it drove for two minutes and shut off again had no power to get to side of the road had to pay over $100.00 for a tow bill and still at the shop with no answers

Filed Apr 1, 2022 · Driver assistance · 68,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera image was blurry with a warning message indicating that the rearview camera was not functioning properly. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no open recall associated to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2022 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MI

Wiring harness rubbed on frame. It blew a fuse, disabled hill assist, traction control, and AWD.

Filed Mar 26, 2021 · Driver assistance · 44,130 miles · CT

Every once in a while the sync3 system and infomat fails. I lose nav, back up camera, climate control, radio, and handsfree phone control. Took it to the dealership and they said apim needed replacement. Called usual mechanic who say a recall for apim on older models and allot of replacement on my year of escape. Has happened 5 times since purchase in december

Filed Oct 26, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 18,500 miles · MN · 1 injury

1. Hands free tailgate/trunk will automatically shut when objects or a persons body is present. Faub/ keys are not being pushed by accident, nor is there any movement under number that would sensor door to close. When it does do this, it takes quite a while for the sensor to realize there is an object there and takes some time to open again. 2. When vehicle slips on ice patces or large puddles of water--- when the traction light comes on my dash board, it seems to trigger my entire vehicle to shut completely down. Vehicle engine shuts off, steering wheel locks up, brakes stop working and no electrical from that point on. I have had this happen 3 times now, with the need to have to call a tow. For both complaints, ford service says they cannot find anything wrong and cannot get either complaint to duplicate. Nothing has been done at this point by ford to fix or compensate for any of this.

Filed Sep 30, 2020 · Driver assistance · 34,000 miles · MI

The backup camera will occasionally go dark or black and white. I have tried to replicate the issue. However, it happens randomly. It is clean and free of water and dirt

Filed Apr 23, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 75,000 miles · OH

The car will turn off when stopped (ex. At a light) and a message comes up saying "auto startstop shift to p restart engine". I do this and it restarts without issue. This has only happened a few times and at various times. Ex. Once in morning cold weather, once in afternoon in mild/warm weather. I bought car new and this has only started happening now (3 years after car was bought).